Throughout history, Black women have faced harmful stereotypes that have sought to dehumanize and diminish their identities. From being portrayed as overly masculine to being compared to animals, the black female identity is under constant attack. These harmful narratives, rooted in systemic racism and colonial ideologies, continue to influence perceptions, interactions, and … [Read more...] about The Masculization and Animalization of Black Female Bodies
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VR as a Third Place
The concept of the Third Place, popularized by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, refers to spaces beyond the home (first place) and the workplace (second place) where people can gather, socialize, and build a sense of community. Common third places include: community centers, the rock climbing gym, even your local coffee shop (like Central Perk in Friends- you get the idea). These are … [Read more...] about VR as a Third Place
The Role of Aesthetics in Serving a Brand
When you land on Zara’s website, the polished visual design immediately evokes a sense of modern style and sophistication aligning with their brand image. But does aesthetics play a crucial role in actually serving all brands? Or are functionality and simplicity more important in many cases? In a User Experience (UX) case study by Mouchumi Gogoi analyzes and redesigned … [Read more...] about The Role of Aesthetics in Serving a Brand
Brain Computer Interfaces in the Clinical Field
Everyone’s talking about ChatGPT, Apple’s Vision Pros, and other emerging technologies, but not many people know about Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs). Just as EKGs monitor heart activity during doctor check ups, a BCI is a computer based system that can monitor, analyze, and translate brain activity into a command in order to carry out a function or action. BCIs are … [Read more...] about Brain Computer Interfaces in the Clinical Field
Remote Collaboration Through XR
As technology rapidly evolves, it is clear that the landscape of work is ever-changing. Especially during and right after the Pandemic, there was a huge shift in where and how people worked, all around the world. According to US News, “home-based workers more than tripled from 2019 to 2021” (US News). And though there are differing opinions on the benefits and drawbacks of not … [Read more...] about Remote Collaboration Through XR